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Timeline of Significant Events in American History: From Columbus to Present

Explore key moments in American history from Columbus’s arrival in 1492 to modern-day issues, such as wars, immigration, civil rights, and economic crises. From the first settlers to the Civil Rights Movement, World Wars, and the Cold War, delve into the transformative events that have shaped the nation. Witness the struggles and triumphs of different eras, including the suffragettes’ fight for women’s rights, the Civil War, the New Deal, the Vietnam War, and the aftermath of 9/11. Discover how immigration, economic changes, and political developments have influenced the American landscape over centuries. This timeline offers a comprehensive overview of the country's evolution, highlighting key figures and events that have left a lasting impact.

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Timeline of Significant Events in American History: From Columbus to Present

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  1. A few historical facts

  2. Christopher Columbus 1492

  3. The first settlers 1607

  4. The African slaves

  5. The Mayflower 1620

  6. The American Constitution Philadelphia 1787 Georges washington

  7. The Indian genocide 1838

  8. The gold rush 1848

  9. The civil war 1861-1865

  10. Immigration from Europe & China 1880

  11. World War I 1914-1918

  12. The suffragettes: women got the right to vote 1920

  13. The 20’s: Economic & social change Ford mass production Al Capone The prohibition

  14. The collapse of the Wall Street Stock Exchange 1929

  15. The New Deal with president Roosevelt 1932-1945

  16. World War II 1941

  17. The cold war 1945

  18. The Korean War 1950-1953

  19. The Mac Carthysm & the Witch Hunt 1950-1953

  20. John F. Kennedy 1963-1968 1960 The Civil Rights Movement 1961 The Cuban crisis

  21. The Vietnam War 1954-1975

  22. Immigration 1970-1980

  23. 9/11 2001

  24. Wars 2001: Afghan war 2003: Iraq war

  25. The subprime mortgage crisis 2008

  26. The Border Fence: Mexico-USA 2009 The unfinished border

  27. The presidential election Romney

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